Continental AG is "repositioning" itself within the industrial tire segment with three brands of products for a variety of applications and customers. The tires will be sold under the Continental, General and Barum brands.
Continental has big plans for its material handling tire offerings, says Matt Futrelle, head of sales and marketing, Commercial Specialty Tires, Continental Tire the Americas LLC.
Michelin-owned Camso North America has acquired two material handling tire businesses from Metro Industrial Tires, which has locations in the Chicago suburbs of Lombard and Alsip, Ill.
Global Rubber Industries (Pvt) Ltd. (GRI) has unveiled its new website, which features streamlined navigation and recognizes the farmers, construction workers and forklift operators who move the world.
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